S1 Ep1549: Emma Bunton announces her Heart farewell 2018
Emma Bunton began working with Heart in 2009 - as a guest co-host for Jamie and then as maternity cover for Harriet Scott. She assumed the role 'full-time' in 2013. On 10th December 2018, she announced tearfully that she would be stepping down from the daily show whilst on tour with the Spice Girls the following year. Her Sunday evening network show remained.
2m Dec 10, 2018
2m
S1 Ep1545: Magic Christmas launch - 2018
On 30th November 2018, the principal Magic service flipped format to all-Christmas songs.  Whilst several AM stations had dipped a toe in the water, or new or existing digital offshoots had  gone totally Christmas in recent years, this was the first time a major existing FM (in London) music brand had switched formats. Thoughts on my blog (https://davidlloyd-radio.blogspot.com/2013/10/i-wish-i...
7m Nov 30, 2018
7m
S1 Ep1544: BBC Radio Scotland - 40th Anniversary
7m Nov 24, 2018
7m
S1 Ep1541: Anita Morgan on 40th anniversary of BBC Radio Wales
18m Nov 14, 2018
18m
S1 Ep1540: Original 106 launch - Aberdeen. 2007
5m Nov 09, 2018
5m
S1 Ep1538: Leicester City Football Club helicopter crash coverage
Whatever format radio presenters and journalists work on, there is always the risk that today, their content will not be as they anticipated - for the most tragic of reasons. They imagine how they will cope, whether they will be able to strike the mood, find the words – and stay on the factual road. Radio lives the story as human beings do - from the tentative early moments - through the fact-g...
26m Nov 03, 2018
26m
S1 Ep1535: Ipswich 102 - FM launch - 2018
It was not because the station launched in 2018 with T Rex which made Ipswich 102's first moments on FM memorable. It was because for the first time in its regulatory history, Ofcom had chosen not the award a new licence to the  incumbent. Town 102's licence was not renewed in favour of this new service called Ipswich 102.  History is further complicated by the fact that Ipswich 102 had alread...
4m Oct 19, 2018
4m
S1 Ep1532: In Our Time on BBC Radio 4 - 20th anniversary - 2018
Good humoured chat between Melvyn Bragg and John Humphrys on Radio 4's Today programme on 15th October 2018, as the programme celebrates its 20th anniversary.
7m Oct 15, 2018
7m
S1 Ep1529: Announcement of Zoe Ball appointment to Radio 2 breakfast - 2018
We’ve grown accustomed of late to radio changes making the news. Following Chris Evans’s surprise announcement that he was quitting the Radio 2 breakfast show in favour of Virgin, speculation quickly mounted as to the identify of the successor. Here, Chris breaks the news and Zoe reacts. You hear too how the ensuing Radio 2 news bulletin leads with the news – as opposed to the Conservative Par...
16m Oct 04, 2018
16m
S1 Ep1528: Dale Winton on Radio Trent - 1980
A slice of Dale Winton's energy and style on Nottingham's Radio Trent in 1980. Witness too, VOs in the ads from Bill Mitchell- and Terry Wogan! The promo from Steve Merike.
4m Sep 30, 2018
4m
S1 Ep1527: Heart 106.2 DAB test transmissions - 2000
4m Sep 30, 2018
4m
S1 Ep1520: First BBC Radio 4 Extra live programme - Jake Yapp
As the audiences to digital stations grow, so does the content.  After some live moments on special occasions, BBC Radio 4 Extra went live properly for the first time on Saturday 8th September 2018. Jake Yapp hosted the programme, with superb intervention from Kathy Clugston, more usually heard on continuity announcer or newsreader duties. As can be heard, she rather enjoys herself.
8m Sep 10, 2018
8m
S1 Ep1519: Final Henry Blofeld commentary
30s Sep 09, 2018
30s
S1 Ep1517: Capital Brighton Launch - 2018
5m Sep 03, 2018
5m
S1 Ep1516: First Eddie Mair LBC show - 2018
A few chosen moments from Eddie Mair on his first show in his new home at LBC as he returned to commercial radio - after many diligent BBC years - on 3rd September 2018. The worst thing about a new show is hitting the junctions - Eddie clearly was not over worried  about that here though.  More importantly, this was a fresh, re-invigorated Eddie, sounding thoroughly relaxed and, rightly, warme...
16m Sep 03, 2018
16m
S1 Ep1515: Chris Evans announces leaving Radio 2 breakfast - anno and coverage
After 8 years on the Radio 2 breakfast show, having assumed the throne after Wogan's departure, Chris Evans announced he would move on in his show on 3rd September 2018.  Hear here his announcement - followed by coverage on Radio 2 news, Radio 4 news, the Today Programme, World at One and the 6 O Clock News - and the announcement in Virgin Radio news of his impending arrival. In the US, talent ...
20m Sep 03, 2018
20m
S1 Ep1514: Sept 1st radio anniversaries on Radio 4 PM
On Sept 1st 2018, PM presenter Luke Jones was moved to recognise the number of radio station launches on Sept 1st.
1m Sep 01, 2018
1m
S1 Ep1513: Steve Allen in Conversation with Eddie Mair
In advance of Eddie Mair's arrival at LBC, following his departure from BBC Radio 4, he spoke to the inimitable Steve Allen. The programme was aired first on 1st Sept 2018. A longer version of this is available from LBC podcasting.
45m Sep 01, 2018
45m
S1 Ep1512: Iain departs LBC early evenings - 2018
After over five years on the LBC early evening show, Iain Dale graciously shifted sideways to mid evening as Eddie Mair loomed, hotfoot from the BBC.  Enjoy here Iain's final moments on 30th August 2018. There were things he wanted to say - and emotions he sought to contain. He wasn't completely successful.
3m Aug 31, 2018
3m
S1 Ep1510: BBC Radio Durham closes - 1972
5m Aug 25, 2018
5m
S1 Ep1509: Juice 107.2 closes in Brighton - 2018
On 27th March 1998, the Brighton station launched as Surf 107. Like many of its generation, it enjoyed enthusiastic local support. After its acquisition by Forever broadcasting, the station re-branded as Juice 107.2, later returning to local ownership. Following Global's acquistion of the station, Juice closed at midnight following 13th August 2018. Enjoy here the opening and closing of its fi...
13m Aug 24, 2018
13m
S1 Ep1508: Radio 4 coverage of the Pope's visit to Ireland in 1979
In moments of history, the broadcasting style of the day is captured. Listen here as Radio 4's Today programme on 1st October 1979 as Pope John Paul the Second was ferried through the streets of Ireland in the little yellow vehicle which became known as the Popemobile, drawing crowds of over two and a half million. The reporter is Phillip Whitfield, with presenters John Timpson and Brian Redhead.
2m Aug 24, 2018
2m
S1 Ep1506: First Greg James Radio 1 breakfast show - 2018
48m Aug 20, 2018
48m
S1 Ep1504: Final Eddie Mair PM on Radio 4
On Wednesday 8th August 2019, Eddie Mair hosted his last PM programme on Radio 4. Although the programme had existed since April 1970, Eddie was to make it his own. His immaculate teasing, his deadpan humour and a cleverness - sometimes even too clever for many of his listeners - made the programme shine. Plus, of course, an interviewing style unmatched by anyone. Calm, targeted, persuasive and...
27m Aug 10, 2018
27m
S1 Ep1503: Final Nick Grimshaw breakfast show on Radio 1
At almost six years, Nick Grimshaw enjoyed the second longest spell on BBC Radio1 breakfast. Like just a few others, his breakfast tenure was to be followed by another daytime stint. These are excerpts from his last show on 9th August 2018.,
42m Aug 10, 2018
42m
S1 Ep1501: Vicki Archer - BBC Radio Shropshire
BBC Radio Shropshire presenter Vicki Archer died suddenly at the age of 41 in August 2018. Here, you can hear a segment of her bubbly on-air performance in her final show, before the news was announced the following day by Eric Smith. Her co-host Adam Green also pays his tribute. Social media tributes afterwards from colleagues through her on-air years illustrated her popularity. Vicki worke...
5m Aug 08, 2018
5m
S1 Ep1499: First Tony Blackburn show on the BBC - BBC Light Programme - 1967
The 2nd August 1967 saw Tony Blackburn's first BBC programme - Midday Spin on the BBC Light Programme.
3m Jul 30, 2018
3m
S1 Ep1498: BBC 90th anniversary. Stations link up -2012
6m Jul 28, 2018
6m
S1 Ep1497: Jo forgets she's on Gem
It's happened to us all.  We move from station to station. And we usually remember where we are. But just maybe on the odd occasion, we mess up.  A station name, frequency or phone number from a former life spurts out your mouth.  Or even your own phone number. Jo Russell was on Trent for a lifetime - but a full ten years after leaving  - and having been through Absolute, BRMB and Free en rout...
26s Jul 27, 2018
26s
S1 Ep1495: Final Greg James Radio 1 drivetime show - July 2018
19th July 2018 saw the final drivetime show on Radio 1 with Greg James, prior to his move to breakfast
20m Jul 23, 2018
20m
S1 Ep1494: Richard Bacon talks about his illness on Broadcasting House
When Richard Bacon recovered, after falling seriously ill, Luke Jones spoke to him on Radio 4's Broadcasting House..
8m Jul 23, 2018
8m
S1 Ep1491: Any Answers with faulty calls
I really rate Anita Anand. Understated, authentic, quick, likeable, intelligent and a voice to die for. She suggests her immaculate pronunciation owes something to a teacher at her primary school, Sister Francesca, who ordered her to stop dropping her vowels. In 2012, Anita took over the Radio 4 Saturday lunchtime 'Any Answers' from Jonathan Dimbleby, who hosts Any Questions which precedes  it...
5m Jul 16, 2018
5m
S1 Ep1482: Georgey Spanswick returns to BBC York breakfast
4m Jun 04, 2018
4m
S1 Ep1481: Nicholas Parsons misses Just a Minute
After 51 years, Nicholas Parsons missed an edition of Just a Minute on BBC Radio 4 on 4th June 2018. The BBC's Head of Radio Comedy assured listeners "the apocalypse is not upon us - Gyles Brandreth kindly stepped in to give Nicholas Parsons a couple of days off. NP is totally fine and is still the guvnor as per the last 50 years"
2m Jun 04, 2018
2m
S1 Ep1480: First Dave Berry Breakfast Show - Absolute Radio June 2018
19m Jun 04, 2018
19m
S1 Ep1479: Hits Radio launch - June 2018
22m Jun 04, 2018
22m
S1 Ep1478: Christian O'Connell's debut breakfast show on Gold 104.3 in Melbourne
Few UK jocks at the top of their game would choose a trip across the World as their next gig. Christian O’Connell did – as he moved from over a decade on Absolute Radio breakfast to Gold 1043 in Melbourne, Australia – ‘Better Music and More of It’. He introduced himself well to his new audience and really sounded himself on his official debut show on 4th June 2018. Typically good story-telling...
34m Jun 03, 2018
34m
S1 Ep1477: Words from Windsor Castle
Reflecting on the relationship between the Monarchy and Windsor Castle - as registered by the key broadcast moments. Produced by me for BBC Radio Berkshire.
52m Jun 03, 2018
52m
S1 Ep1476: Grimmers announces R1 breakfast departure - 2018
After over five years, the second longest spell to Moyles, Grimmers announced on 31st May 2018 that he was about to vacate the Radio 1 breakfast seat.   As has now become tradition for departing major names, the handover was handled like old friends preparing to move town. In this clip from the show that morning, Grimmers reveals his news and introduces his successor Greg James who was evidentl...
11m May 31, 2018
11m
S1 Ep1475: Manchester Arena bombing - 1 year on - Key 103
One year on from the Manchester Arena bombing, Key 103 reflects, in the 0800 news bulletin - and then in an evening OB from Albert Square in the centre of Manchester with Darryl Morris
36m May 30, 2018
36m
S1 Ep1474: Final Mike Toolan breakfast show on Key 103 - 2018
As Key 103 prepared to cease, making way for Hits Radio – Manchester, Mike Toolan hosted his last breakfast show after a lengthy spell waking up Manchester.
29m May 29, 2018
29m
S1 Ep1471: Mental Health Minute
BBC and commercial radio stations around the UK united for the first time on 15th May 2018 to broadcast a one-minute message about mental health. The historic broadcasting aired on simultaneously at 10.59am, featuring globally famous voices talking about the stigma of mental health. With over 300 stations taking part, broadcasting to one of radio’s biggest collective audiences with an average ...
4m May 15, 2018
4m
S1 Ep1465: GB Radio closedown 1985
23m Apr 24, 2018
23m
S1 Ep1463: Key 103 to become The Hits
The announcement on 18th April 2018
6m Apr 18, 2018
6m
S1 Ep1461: Launch of Splash FM - 2003
David Hamilton hosts the launch programme on Splash FM from Worthing.
18m Apr 15, 2018
18m
S1 Ep1459: Alex Dickson Tribute
A tribute to much-respected commercial radio stalwart, Alex Dickson., as aired on Clyde 2.
2m Apr 10, 2018
2m
S1 Ep1457: Sarah Montague - final words on Radio 4 Today - 2018
11m Mar 30, 2018
11m
S1 Ep1456: Imus in the Morning - says goodbye - 2018
12m Mar 29, 2018
12m
S1 Ep1455: Lynn Bowles departs from Radio 2
12m Mar 29, 2018
12m
S1 Ep1451: Magic 1548 launch in Liverpool in 1997
1m Mar 17, 2018
1m